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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Ireland
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Hi
I just purchased a job lot of knives, bayonets kukuri etc In the very mixed bag there was the attached lance head which I am not having much luck on identifying, there is surprisingly little on lance heads on the net. Here is what I know Length of head 5 inches, triangular, with 3 edges Has 2 langets on either side, held on with screws, these langets are snapped off so I do not know original length. No markings at all anywhere, shaft is solid wood. From my studies ( all on line as I have no books on this subject) I have added in a few informative lines about lances in my question below It looks British but profile of tip is more pointed than the leaf type I have seen on line. Looks to be same proportions of model 1846 , Britain moved to solely socket type in 1868 and stuck these on with shellac Also on the model 1846 the langets went onto the socket with no round edge where as on mine it is nicely rounded, I hope picture shows what I mean. Shaft is solid wood not bamboo, 1866 was male bamboo, 1846 was solid ash. Also has loop for attachment of a pennon, this is what you call a pendant on a lance seemingly. If anyone has any idea as to what it is I would be very much appreciated. If I am totally off in my pseudo identification I welcome correction. Regards Ken |
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